Internet Party: Would-Be Candidates Step Up To Challenge

More than 140 Internet Party members will
vie for positions as candidates during a series of
preliminary selection meetings from May 24-29.

The
Internet Party will put the prospective candidates through
their paces at the meetings, to be held in Auckland,
Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Internet
Party chief executive Vikram Kumar said a shortlist would
then be decided, with successful applicants from the
preliminary meetings advancing to a final national selection
event – a Candidate Challenge open to the public – in
Auckland on June 7.

“Our promise has always been to
select our candidates to contest the election, as list or
electorate candidates, directly from our membership. We
expect to send up to 20 candidates to the final selection
meeting on June 7, with a view to establishing the order of
a final list of 15-20 candidates based on feedback from our
members using a smartphone app. It’s internal democracy in
action.”

Mr Kumar said the calibre of applicants was
impressive.

“It’s going to be a tough process because
all applicants have demonstrated a strong belief in the
values and principles of the Internet Party, as well as the
commitment required to represent the party as a
candidate.

“We’re looking for our best and brightest
and basing our final selection on their ability to
demonstrate a high level of knowledge and analysis,
eloquence and clarity of thought as well as being able to
cope with the pressure and scrutiny all candidates
face.”

The decision on final selection and ranking will
be made by the Internet Party’s Executive Committee after
taking into account members' evaluations.

The Candidate
Challenge will be held at Auckland’s Q Theatre on Queen St
onSaturday, June 7. The event is limited in capacity and
open to Internet Party members and members of the public.
Those who wish to attend can register for a free ticket HERE.

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